The Gospel Guitar of

Rev. Gary Davis

Taught by

Ernie Hawkins

Index
Explanation of the Tab System ................................................. 3

Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning .................................. 5 Samson and Delilah .................................................................... 9 Children of Zion ....................................................................... 16 Oh Glory, How Happy I Am ........................................................ 20 I Belong to the Band ................................................................ 22 Im Goin to Sit on the Banks of the River ............................ 25 Death Dont Have No Mercy .................................................... 27 Twelve Gates to the City ......................................................... 31 Let Us Get Together ................................................................. 35 Right Now ................................................................................. 38 I Heard the Angels Sing ........................................................... 41 Crucifixion ................................................................................ 44 I Am the Light of This World .................................................. 47 Youve Got to Move .................................................................. 49

Explanation of the Tab System

Learning from listening is unquestionably the best way, the only way that suits this kind of music. You are setting the notes down for a record of what happened, a record that can be studied, preserved and so on, a necessary and useful companion to the recordings of the actual sounds. I keep thinking of this as I transcribe; if you could do it, it would be good to have a legend across each page reading : Listen to the record if you want to learn the song. Hally Wood (taken from the Publishers Foreword to the New Lost City Ramblers Songbook.)
Copyright 1965 Oak Publications All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Generally for fingerpicking styles you will be playing the thumb, index and middle fingers of your picking hand. To indicate the picking finger in tab the stems go up and line up down from the numbers. A. A stem down means that your thumb strikes the note. B. If a stem is up, your index or middle finger strikes the note. The choice of finger is left up to you, as your fingers will dictate what is most comfortable, especially when playing a song up to tempo! C. The diagram below shows an open sixth string played with the thumb followed by the second fret of the third string played with the index or middle finger:
1 2 3 4 5 6

These words are most suitable for introducing the tablature system, for tablature is just a guide and should be used in conjunction with the recordings. Tablature is not like music notation, however the combination of tab and music in an arrangement forms a complete language. Used together with the original recordings they give a total picture of the music. The tab system does not attempt to show rhythms or accents. These can be found on the music or heard in the recordings. Music notation tackles these articulations to a degree, but the overall sensations, the feel and the soul of music cannot be wholly captured on the written page. In the words of the great Sufi Hazrat Inayat Khan: The traditional ancient songs of India composed by great Masters have been handed down from father to son. The way music is taught is different from the Western way. It is not always written, but is taught by imitation. The teacher sings and the pupil imitates and the intricacies and subtleties are learned by imitation. This is the theme Ive tried to interpolate into the tablature. Tablature is the roadmap and you are the driver. Now to the tab: Each space indicates a string. The top space represents the first string, second space the second string, etc. A zero means an open string, a number in the space indicates the fretted position, for instance a 1 in a space indicates the first fret of that string.

2 0

In most cases the thumb will play an alternating bass pattern, usually on the bass strings. The index and middle fingers play melodic notes on the first, second and third strings. Please remember, this is not a rule; there are many exceptions. In fingerpicking there are two picking styles: Regular picking and pinching two notes together. A pinch is shown in the tab by a line connecting two notes. A variation of this can also be two treble notes pinched with a bass note. Follow the examples below from left to right:
1)
1 2 3 4 5 6

2)

3)

4)
1 3

5)
1

6)

3 0 1

3 1

1 2 3 4 5 6

In the diagram below the zero is on the second string and indicates the open second string is played. The 1 is placed on the third string and signifies the first fret of the third string. Likewise, the 4 is in the fourth space and indicates the fourth fret of the fourth string.
1 2 3 4 5 6

1) The open sixth string is played with the thumb. 2) The first fret of the sixth string is pinched together with the third fret on the third string. The sixth string is played with the thumb, the third string with the index finger. 3) The thumb strikes the third fret of the fourth string. 4) The first fret/sixth string is played with the thumb; its pinched with two notes in the treble. The index and middle fingers strike the first fret/first string and the third fret/ second string. 5) The next note is the index finger hitting the first fret/second string. 6) Lastly, the bass note is played with the thumb on the third fret/fourth string. There are certain places in blues and contemporary guitar that call for the use of either strumming techniques or accented bass notes. The tab illustrates these as follows:
1) 2)
0 0 1

4
1 2 3 4 5 6

3)

4)
0 0 1 2

5)
0 0 1

y
2 0

2 0

1) The thumb hits the open sixth string and the second fret on the fifth string should also sound. For example, play an E chord. Now strike the open string and vary the force of your attack. Try hitting it hard enough so that the fifth string vibrates as well. This technique is very important for developing a full sound and the right alternating bass sound. 2) Next the arrow notation indicates a brush and the arrow head indicates the direction of the brush. A. If the arrowhead is pointed down, the hand brushes up towards the sixth string. B. If pointed up, the hand brushes down towards the first string. C. The number of strings to be played by the brush is shown by the length of the arrows. For example, this arrow shows a brush up toward the sixth string, but indicates to strike only the first, second and third strings. D. The brush can be done with your whole hand, index finger or middle and ring finger. Let comfort plus a full and right sound guide your choice. 3) The third set of notes again shows the sixth string/open bass note played with the thumb and being struck hard enough to make the fifth string/second fretted position sound. 4) Once more an arrow pointed downward indicates a brush up. This example forms an E chord and the brush up includes the first, second, third and fourth strings. 5) The last set of notes has an arrow pointed upward, indicating a brush downward striking the first, second, and third strings. Here are several special effects that are also symbolized in tablature:
1)
1 2 3 4 5 6

3) HARMONICS: Symbolized by a dot (). To play a harmonic: gently lay your finger directly above the indicated fret (dont press down!) The two notes in the example are both harmonics. The first on the twelfth fret/third string is played with the index/middle finger, while the second notetwelfth fret/fourth stringis played with the thumb. 4) SLIDE: Shown with a dash (). Play the second fret/sixth string and then slide up to the fourth fret of the sixth string. This is a continuous movement: the string is struck once with your thumb. 5) PULL-OFF: P designates a pull-off. Fret both the seventh and ninth frets on the second string. Play the ninth fret with your index/middle finger and then quickly remove it in the same stroke, leaving the seventh fret/second string. Pull-offs are generally in a downward direction. 6) In certain cases other specific symbols are added to the tab, for instance: A. For ARTIFICIAL HARMONICS an X is placed after the fretted position. B. For SNAPPING a note an indication may be given with a symbol or the written word. Many times these special techniques are combined, for instance putting a pull-off and a hammer-on together. Coordination of your fretting and picking hands will be complex initially, but the end results are exciting and fun to play.

2)
7 8 W

3)

4)

5)
9 P7

12

2 3H

12 2 4

PICKING HAND POSITION FOR FINGERPICKING STYLES: The Classical and Flamenco schools have strict right-hand rules, however for this style of acoustic fingerpicking there are NO RULES, only suggestions. Your right hand position should be dictated by comfort, however in observation of many well-known fingerpickers I found one hand position similaritythey all tend to rest their little finger and/or ring finger on the face of the guitar. This seems to help their balance for accenting notes and control of the guitar. Experiment with this position: it may feel uncomfortable at first. I ask my students to perfect this position and then compare the sound to when their finger(s) were not placed on the face of the guitar. They usually find the sound is greatly improved when some contact is kept with the guitar face.

1) HAMMER-ON: Designated by an H which is placed after the stem on the fret to be hammered. In the example above, fret the second fret/fifth string and pick it with your thumb. Then hammer-on (hit hard) the third fret/fifth string, i.e. fret the third fret/fifth string. This is an all-in-one, continuous motion which will produce two notes rapidly with one picking finger strike. 2) WHAM: Designated by a W. In the example the eighth fret/second string is whammed and played with the seventh fret/first string. Both notes are played together with your index and middle fingers respectively. The whammed note is stretched. We do this by literally bending the note up. We can wham the note up a half tone, full tone, etc.

MUSIC NOTATION: We have somewhat adapted the music notation in that this also shows whether the note is picked with your thumb or index/middle fingers. The stems of the music notes correspond to the direction of the tab stems. I hope this will make the music notation clearer to fingerpicking guitarists.

I hope you will feel at home and comfortable with the tablature and musical notations. Remember, these are only road maps indicating where and how you should place your fingers. The playing and musical interpretation is up to you.

Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning

# 4 & 4
INTRO

Em

. J

5 3 0 0 2 3 0 0

7 8 9

7 8 9

7 8 9

7 8 9

10

10

# & #

j Em
0

0 0 0 2

Em

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5 3 5 5 3 5 3 0

1st CHORUS

2 2

0 2 1

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

3 5

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

3 5

# &

Em

Em

3 2 4

3 2 4

3 2 4

7 8 9

10

10

0 0

5 4 5

3 5

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

3 5

# &

Em j #
0

0 0 0 2

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

3 5

5 3

3 0

0 2

0 0

2 2 2

0 2 1

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&

#
VERSE

7 8 9

7 8 9

7 8 9

7 8 9

7 8 9

10

10

0 0

10 7

8 9 7

10 8 9

Em # &

10

10

7 3 8 9 0

7 8 9 0

7 8 9

12

10

10

&

B Em j # n
3 5 3 0 0 2 0

0 0 0 2

Em

2nd CHORUS 3 5 3 5

0 0

2 2 2

0 2 1

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

# &

Em

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

3 5

5 3

3 2 4

3 2 4

3 2 4

7 8 9

10

10

3 0

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Em

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5 3 5 5 3 5 3 0

7 8 9 10 7 10 8 0 0 0 0

5 4 5

3 5

2 -5 1 -4 2 -5

3 5

Em j # & #
0

Em

3 -5 2 -4 3 -5 3 5 3 5 5 0

0 2 1

0 2 0

1st VARIATION in CHORUS 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 0

&

Em

7 8 9 10 7 0 2 0

0 0 0 2

2 0 2 0 3

0 0 0

10

0 3 0

C j # &
3 5 3 0 3 5 3 0 0 2

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0

J
0 0 0 2

3 -5 2 -4 3 -5

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j #

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2nd VARIATION in CHORUS

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1 2

2 0

2 1 2

2 1 2

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1 2 3 0

2 0

# &

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ggg ggg gg

0 2 3

0 0

2 3

0 2 1

ggg 0 ggg 0 0 ggg 2 g2 0

KEEP YOUR LAMP TRIMMED AND BURNING Brother, dont you get worried (3x) For this old world is almost done Chorus: Keep your lamp trimmed and burning (3x) For this old world is almost done Sister, dont stop praying (3x) For this old world is almost done (Cho.) Father, dont you get worried (3x) For this old world is almost done (Cho.) Preacher, dont stop preaching (3x) For this old world is almost done (Cho.) 8

Samson and Delilah

# 4 U & 4
INTRO

U
3 3 4 5 5 3

j 6 .. 4
3 3 4 5 5 3 0 0 0

.. j
3 3 4 5 5 3 0 0 0

4 4

b b

Gm D

3 3 4 5 5 3

3 3 4 5

5 3 4 5

6 8 7 8

5 7 5 0

3 5 5 5 3 3

3 10 3 10

# n &

8 8 9 10 8

Gm

b b

U
3 3 4 5 5 3

& #
G

10 8 10 9 10

6 8 7 8

5 7 5 0

3 3 4 5 5 3

5 12 5 12

10 12

15 12 12

# J

1st CHORUS

3 3 4 5 3

3 3 4 5

1 2

1 2

0 3

1 -2

&

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3 0

jG
3

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

5 3

5 5 5

5 3

3 4

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# J
3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5 3

1 -2

7 8 7

3 5 5 5 3 3

3 10

&

8 8 9 10 8

Gm

b b

w w w w w w

3 3 4 5 5 3

10 8 10 9 10

6 8 7 8

5 7 5 0

3 3 4 5 5 3

&

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j
3 3 4 5 3 2 5 5 0 2 0 2 0

VERSE BEHIND VOCAL

3 2 0

..

3 5

2 -5

5 3

# &

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3

..

3 5

3 3 4 5

2 -5

3 3 4 5 3 3

..

10

# &

(last time)

j
3

3 5

3 3 4 5

2 0

2 -5

3 3 4 5

&

# b

(to Chorus)

6W

6W

P3

3 5

3 3 4 5

4 5 3

# &

..

0 2

j
3 5

1st GUITAR BREAK

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

0 5

3 3 5

..

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

# &

0 2

j
3 5

3 5 0

3 4 5 3 2 0

3 5

3 3 4 5

11

&

#
J

0 2

j
3 5

3 -5 0 2 3

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

0 5

3 3 5

3 5

3 3 4 5

2 0

# &

3 5 0

3 4 5 3 2 0 5

3 4

3 4

# &

1.

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2.

w w w w

3 -5

3 3 4 5 3

3 3 4 5

0 5

3 3 5

..

3 3 4 5

# &

0 2

j
3 5 5 0 2 0 2

2nd GUITAR BREAK

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

0 0 4 5

3 3

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

3 0 5 0

12

# &

0 2

j
3 5 5 0 2 0 2

3 5 3 2 0

3 5

3 3 4 5

3 -5

# &

0 2

j
3 5

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

0 0 4 5

3 3

3 3 4 5

3 5

3 3 4 5

3 5 0 2 0 2 0 5 0

# &

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12 12

. J

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3 0 0

3 12 12 5 0

12 12 12

10 12 12

12 10 10 12 12 12

12

6W

# &

(CHORUS) 3 3 4 5

3 5 3 0 3

j # #

3 3 4 5 3

0 1 2 3

3 3 4 5

6W

7 8 7 5

6 7 6 4

7 5

13

j j # # & # J

3 0

6 7 6 4

7 8 7 5

8 5

3 3 4 5 3

3 3 4 5

5 3

5 5 5

5 5 5

3 3 4 5

3 4

&

3 5 3 0 3

# j #

0 3

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

6W

7 8 7 5

6 7 6 4

7 7

# &

n
10 8 10 9 10 10

8 8 9 10 8

Gm

b b

w w w w w

3 5 5 5 3 3

3 10

6 8 7 8

5 7 5 0

3 3 4 5 3

14

SAMSON AND DELILAH Chorus: If I had my way, If I had my way If I had my way Id tear this old building down Well Delilah, she was a woman fine and fair She had good looks, God knows and coal black hair Delilah, she came to Samsons mind The first he saw this woman that looked so fine Delilah, she set down on Samsons knee Said tell me where your strength lies if you please She spoke so kind, God knows, she talked so fair Til Samson said, Delilah, you can cut off my hair You can shave my head, clean as my hand And my strength come as natural as any a man (Cho.) Yeah, you read about old Samson, told from his birth He was the strongest man that ever had lived on Earth So one day while Samson was a-walkin along He looked on the ground and saw an old jawbone He stretched out his arm, God knows, it broke like flint When he got to movin ten thousand was dead (Cho.) Now Samson and the lion, started to attack Samson he jumped up on the lions back So you read about this lion had killed a man with his paws But Samson got his hand in the lions jaws He ripped that beast until he killed him dead And the bees made honey in the lions head (Cho.)

15

Children of Zion
Am

& 4 4

j
8 0 5 7 8

j
5 8 0

# # # J

j
8 0

CHORUS

2 -7

5 5 5 7

0 7

4 -5 4 -5 4 -5 6 -7

5 5 5 7

5 5 5 7

&
8 0 7

.
8 0 7

0 3

P0 2

Am

8 0

5 7 3

1 0 2

P1 3

2 0

Am

Am

& b

..
# J

VERSE

# J

&

1 1 3

1 1 3 3

1 1

2 0

1 2 2

1 2 2

..
2 -5 0 2 -5 0 2 -5

# J

0 2 -5 0 2 2 -5 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 3 0 3
16

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0 3 2

3 P0 3 2

Am

Am

b b

n n
1 2 2

1 3

1 0 2

3 P1 3

2 0

1 1 3

1 1 3 3

1 1

2 0

1 2 2

Am

&

j
5 5 5 5 5

# J

j
5 5 5 5 5

ggg

1st VERSE BREAK

2 -7 0

4 -7

ggg 8 g5 5

&

P0 2

Am

3 P1

2 3

1 3

1 0 2

3 3

P1 3

2 0

Am

& b

Am

2nd VERSE BREAK 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14

1 1 3

1 1 3 3

1 1

2 0

1 2 2

1 2 2

2 -14

17

&

12 9 -14

13

12 14

13

15 12 14

13

15 12

13

0 14

3 P1

2 3

&
0 3 2

3 P0 3 2

Am

Am

b b

n n
1 2 2

1 3

1 0 2

3 P1 3

2 0

1 1 3

1 1 3 3

1 1

2 0

1 2 2

Am

&

3rd VERSE BREAK

3 3 2 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 0 3 2 0 3 2 0 3 0 3

&
0 3 2

3 P0 3 2

Am

Am

b b

n n
1 2 2

1 3

1 0 2

3 P1 3

2 0

1 1 3

1 1 3 3

1 1

2 0

1 2 2

18

CHILDREN OF ZION I wonder where my old mother, amen Wonder where my old mother, amen I wonder where my old father, amen Wonder where my old father, amen Chorus: I rapped and I rapped in the mercy of the door Til my head got wet with the midnight dew Feel like children of Zion I feel like children of Zion, amen Lord, I feel like children of Zion, amen I wonder where my little baby, amen (2x) Just flying around somewhere in Glory, amen (2x) (Cho.) I wonder where my old deacon, amen (2x) Just flying around somewhere in Glory, amen (2x) (Cho.)

19

Oh Glory, How Happy I Am

# 4 & 4
G

j j
3 3 4 5 0 3 0 3 5 3 0 0 2 3 3 3 3 4 5

D C D G j .

# &
3 3

7 5

7 8 7

5 5

0 3 0 2

5 4

7 5

7 8 7 5

0 0 3 0 0 0 3

j j
0 0 3 2

.
3 3 4 5

5 5 5

7 0 7 7

5 3

3 4 5

7 8 7 5

# &

0 0 3

Cj

.
5

D G

10 9

10 8 7 9

7 8 7 5

7 8 7 5

10 10 10 8 8 7 7 9 9

12 13 12 10

12 13 12 10

7 5

7 8 7

5 5

7 4 5

7 8 7

# &
3 3

0 0 3 0 0 0 3

j j
0 0 3 2

j .
7 7

5 7 5

.
3 4 5

5 5 5

7 0 7

5 0

20

OH GLORY, HOW HAPPY I AM Oh, when I went out in the world of sin I had no one to be my friend Jesus came and He took me in, Glory hallelu Then taking my feet out of the miry clay He placed them up on the rock to stay Now I thank God that I can stay, Glory hallelu Chorus: Oh glory, how happy I am (2x) My soul is washed in the blood of the lamb Glory hallelu When I was in darkness I could not see Jesus came and He rescued me He cleans me and gives me the victory, Glory hallelu One day as Jesus was passing by He set my sinful soul on fire He made me laugh and He made me cry, Glory hallelu (Cho.) When I could not understand Then Jesus gave me a lending hand He led me away to the promised land, Glory hallelu He gave me a horn and He told me to blow Go in peace and sin no more Im on my way to the early bright shore, Glory hallelu (Cho.) I know something that is mighty swell The sweet little story I love to tell Jesus saved my soul from Hell, Glory hallelu Stand back, Satan, get out of my way I dont want to hear not a word you say Im on my way to the kingdom land, Glory hallelu (Cho.) When I had no home to claim I began to call on Jesus name He saved me from all sin and shame, Glory hallelu I am fire baptized and Holy Ghost filled Im out here to do my masters will I must keep going, I cant be still, Glory hallelu (Cho.) Thank God, I got over at last Thank God, I got over at last My feet are planted in a narrow path, Glory hallelu 21

I Belong to the Band

4 # . & 4
CHORUS 0 4 0 3 3 2 3 3 3 0 3 3 2 3 5 3 0 0 1 2 2 1 2 2 0 0 3 1 2 3

j j .

Am

&
3 2

0 3 P1

0 3 3 P1

3 3

{ } {1 } 0
2 3

0 3

2H 0

1 3 2 3

1 3

&

#
0 3 5 P3 0

1st VERSE

0 3

2 0

1 3

2 0

1 3

3 3

0 0 3

1 3

3 P1

1 3 3

&
3 2

0 3 P1

0 3 3 P1

3 3

(To Chorus)

0 3

2H 0

1 3 2 3

1 3 3

1 0 2

22

j j j j &
C
J J J
2nd VERSE

j j

3 -5 3 -5

3 -5 5 3 -5

3 -5 5 3 -5

8 5 5

3 -5 3 -5

8 5 5

3 P1

(Am)

&

j J

3 P1

2 0

2 0

1 3

3 -5 3 -5

8 5 5

3 P1

0 3

&

(To Chorus)

j J

3rd VERSE

j b

j n J

3 2

2H 3

1 3 2 3

1 3 3

1 0 2 3

3 -5 3 -5

8 5 5

3 -5 3 -5

j b &

j n J

(Am)

1 3

j J

3 -5 3 -5

8 5 5

3 P1

2 0

2 0

3 -5 3 -5

23

j &

3 P1

3 1 3

(To Chorus)

3 P1

2 0 3

2H 3

1 2 3 3 3

1 0 2 3

I BELONG TO THE BAND Chorus: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I belong to the band, Hallelu Hallelujah, Hallelujah, I belong to the band, Hallelu What kind of band you talking about? Talking about that union band I belong to the band, Hallelu (Cho.) One of these mornings and it wont be long Youre going to call me and Ill be gone I belong to the band, Hallelu (Cho.) One of these days about twelve oclock This old worlds going to reel and rock I belong to the band, Hallelu (Cho.)

24

Im Goin to Sit on the Banks of the River

# 4 & 4
2 4

3 3 4 5 3

j .
2 4

3 3 4 5

j .
2 4

# w &
G

3 5

3 5

3 3 4 5

4 5 3

3 5

3 5

3 5 5

3 5

3 4 5 3

3 4 5

7 7

7 8 7

8 7 7

8 7 7

10 9

10 8 7 9

10 8 7 9

10 8 7 9

10 9

10 8 7 9

8 9

7 8 7

j jG n # # &
9 10 9 0 10 10 8 10 9 10 10

j G .

[variation]

.
0 5 3

} {
3 3 4 5

8 10 9 10 10

8 9 10

10 8 9 10

8 9 10

7 8 7

3 3 4 5

{10
3

8 2

10 7 3

j # &

j
5 7 5 5 7 0

3 0 2

7 7

8 0 0

3 3 4 5

3 3 4 5

25

IM GOIN TO SIT ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER Im goin to ride through the streets of the city Where my Lord has gone on before Chorus: Im goin to sit down on the banks of the river I wont be back no more All my cryin will be over I wont have to cry no more (Cho.) Goin to have a good time when we get there, Goin to sit down by my Saviors side (Cho.) I can shout, sing, and give Gods praises Sayin, Glory be to His Name (Cho.) Ill be where no hearse wheel will be rollin Where I wont have to die no more (Cho.) Ill be where I can be free from trouble And I wont be in trouble no more (Cho.) Ill be where I wont have to be looked over When I get on the other side (Cho.)

26

Death Dont Have No Mercy

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Em
3 3

# J

B
J

j
0

INTRO 0 5 3 5 3 5 7 10 7 0 8 10 8 3 0 7 3 5W 3

& #

(4 -5)
Em

4 -5

5 -3

2 1 2

2 1 2

Em

#
3 3

VERSE 0 0 0 2

0 0 0 2

0 0 0 2

Am

0 1 2 2

#
2 0 2 1 0

0 2

1 2

0 2 0 3 0

0 0 0 2

&

Em

3
3 3

3 3 4 5 2 0

D j . .
3 2 2 2 0 3

2 0

2 0

2 0

0 0 0 2 3 0

0 0 0 2

0 0 0 2

3 3 4 5

B j . # # & # G
3 0 0 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 2 2 0 2 1 0

Em

0 0 0 0 2

0 0 0 0 2

3 # J 3

0 0 0 2

0 1 2

27

&

Am

Em

#
3

C j

1 2 2

1 2 2

1 2 2

1 3

1 0 2

1 0 2 3

0 0 0 2

0 3

1 0 2 3

&

# # #
3

Em

2 0 2 1 2 0

Em

n #
3

0 0 0 2

0 0 0 2

2 3 0 1 2 1

5 0

2 0

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DEATH DONT HAVE NO MERCY Death dont have no mercy in this land Death dont have no mercy in this land It come to your house and it wont stay long You look in the bed and somebody be gone Death dont have no mercy in this land Well, death will go in any family in this land (2x) Well, it come to your house and it wont stay long Well, you look in the bed and one of your family be gone Well, death will go in any family in this land Well, he never takes a vacation in this land Well, death never takes a vacation in this land Well, he come to your house and he wont stay long You look in the bed and your mother will be gone Death never takes a vacation in this land Well, hell leave you standing and crying in this land (2x) It come to your house and wont stay long You look in the bed and somebody be gone Well, hell leave you standing and crying in this land Oh, death always in a hurry in this land (2x) Well, he come to your house and he wont stay long You look in the bed and your mother will be gone Oh, death always in a hurry in this land He wont give you time to get ready in this land (2x) It come to your house and wont stay long You look in the bed and somebody be gone He wont give you time to get ready in this land

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Twelve Gates to the City

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TWELVE GATES TO THE CITY Chorus: Oh, what a beautiful city Oh, what a beautiful city Oh, what a beautiful city Twelve gates to the city, Hallelujah Theres three gates in the east Theres three gates in the west Theres three gates in the north Theres three gates in the south That makes twelve gates to the city, Hallelujah (Cho.) And if you see my dear old mother Wont you do this favor for me Wont you please tell my mother To meet me in Galilee Twelve gates to the city, Hallelujah (Cho.)

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Let Us Get Together

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LET US GET TOGETHER Let us get together right down here Let us get together right down here Let us get together right down here Let us get together right down here Let us walk together right down here (4x) Let us do our living right down here (4x) Let us shout together right down here (4x) Let us do our dressing right down here (4x) Let us mourn together right down here (4x) Oh, let us join together right down here (4x)

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Right Now
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RIGHT NOW

Right now, Right now Right now, Right now Let the Savior bless your soul right now Chorus: Dont you put off the day till tomorrow For tomorrow may never be Let the Savior bless your soul right now Come up to God, Come up to God Let the Savior bless your soul right now (Cho.) Make up your mind, Make up your mind Let the Savior bless your soul right now (Cho.)

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I Heard the Angels Sing

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I HEARD THE ANGELS SINGING

One day as I was walkin along I heard the angels singing I heard a voice and I saw no one I heard the angels singing What you reckon he said to me I heard the angels singing Said my sins are forgiven and my soul set free I heard the angels singing Well, the Holy Ghost on fire fell on me You ought to have been there when he fell on me Then I got in the spirit and I began to shout People come a running, miles around, people wondering what it was all about Went down in the valley one day just to pray Met old Satan down on my way What you reckon that old rascal said to me He said I was too old to die and too young to pray I went on down didnt pay no mind what he said Made Satan out a liar and I stayed all day Went down in the valley, fell down on my knees I said, Lord help me if you please One morning soon One morning soon One morning soon I heard the angels singing Down by my bedside Down by my bedside Down by my bedside I heard the angels singing Just awhile before day Just awhile before day Just awhile before day I heard the angels singing I was down on my knees I was down on my knees I was down on my knees I heard the angels singing

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Crucifixion
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I Am the Light of This World

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I AM THE LIGHT OF THIS WORLD Chorus: Just as long as Im in this world, I am the light of this world (4x) Oh, you dont believe in Jesus And not a word is said When you come down to Lazarus grave And raise him from the dead (Cho.) Ive got fiery fingers And Ive got fiery hands And when I get up in heaven Going to join that fiery band (Cho.) Prayer is the key of heaven And faith unlocked the door Thats why my God gave me the key And told me to carry it everywhere I go (Cho.) I know I got religion I know I aint ashamed For the Holy Ghost is my witness And the angels done signed my name (Cho.) Didnt they take old John the Baptist And put him in the kettle of oil My God got in there with him And they tell me the oil wouldnt boil (Cho.)

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Youve Got to Move

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YOUVE GOT TO MOVE Chorus: Youve got to move, Youve got to move Youve got to move, oh move When my God, Oh get ready, Youve got to move You may be high, You may be low, You may be rich, May be poor Brother when God gets ready, Youve got to move You may run, Cant be caught You may hide, Cant be found Brother when my God gets ready, Youve got to move (Cho.) You may be old, You may be young You may be weak, May be strong Brother when God gets ready, Youve got to move You may be blind, Cannot see You may be deaf, Cannot hear Brother when God gets ready, Youve got to move (Cho.) You may be good, You may be bad You may be evil, You may be cross Brother when God gets ready, Youve got to move That gambler got to move, That gambler got to move, Dont you know he got to move, Oh my Lord Brother when God gets ready, Youve got to move

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